Job Details

Deputy General Counsel – Honolulu, HI

Represented by Bishop & Company

Bishop & Company is partnering with a well-established, Hawai‘i-based retail organization to seek a Deputy General Counsel for its Honolulu headquarters. This is an exceptional opportunity for a licensed Hawai‘i attorney to take on a high-visibility legal leadership role, supporting executive decision-making and helping shape company-wide initiatives across a dynamic, multicultural enterprise.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Serve as a strategic legal advisor to senior and executive leadership.
• Contribute to major business initiatives spanning corporate, regulatory, employment, and compliance areas.
• Collaborate with international counterparts, including legal teams in Japan.
• Lead and support complex transactions involving M&A, real estate development, leasing, and operations.
• Be part of a global organization recognized for integrity, innovation, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Counsel to oversee the company's legal strategy and operations.
• Provide counsel on compliance, risk management, and corporate governance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including mergers, acquisitions, construction, and vendor agreements.
• Manage claims, investigations, and litigation matters.
• Advise on HR, employment, and regulatory issues, ensuring alignment with laws and company policies.
• Coordinate and manage outside counsel engagements.
• Maintain corporate documentation such as minutes, resolutions, and consents.
• Support intellectual property, trademark, and copyright matters.
• Deliver legal training and education to leadership and staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Hawai‘i.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum 2–4 years of legal experience, preferably within a law firm or corporate in-house environment.
• Strong foundation in corporate governance, compliance, and business law.
• Experience navigating multi-cultural or international business environments (U.S. and Asia experience ideal).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound professional judgment balancing legal risk and business objectives.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience a plus.

Position Details

• Location: Honolulu, HI (On-site at headquarters)
• Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
• Compensation: Up to $130,000 annually, bonus eligible; commensurate with experience and budget approval.

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected Hawai‘i-based company as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, contributing directly to its ongoing growth and success.

📧 To Apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter to: ...@bishopco.net

Bishop & Company proudly supports Hawai‘i's business community by connecting top talent with outstanding organizations. We charge no fees to candidates, and all client services are 100% guaranteed.

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